The bestselling diet phenomenon continues with The South Beach Diet Parties and Holidays Cookbook containing fabulous all new recipes for healthy, delicious South Beach Diet-friendly entertaining. The famed Miami Beach cardiologist who has helped millions of people worldwide to lose weight and eat healthier with his best-selling South Beach Diet books now addresses the special challenge that can undermine anyone's willpower—the irresistible lure of diet-busting dishes at festive occasions. As the more than 20 menus and 150 easy, all-new recipes in this cookbook prove, there's no need to give up favorite holiday and party dishes to stay on the South Beach Diet. Dr. Agatston explains that healthy entertaining is not a matter of deprivation, but of "simply making as many good choices as possible." His new book provides those choices, putting a healthy twist on favorite entertaining meals for every occasion, whether it's a family Christmas Eve dinner, a Thanksgiving feast, a Passover Seder, a football fest in front of the TV, or a backyard barbeque with the neighbors. You will also find: practical tips and helpful (and healthful) hints throughout—including make-ahead suggestions, ideas for nonalcoholic cocktails (mocktails), ways to use leftovers, and more. Plus, 55 full-page color photographs illustrate the finished dishes along with ideas for stylish table settings and centerpieces.

Provides meal plans, easy-to-prepare recipes, workout and body-toning program, and additional research on the South Beach Diet including which foods are high in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

A renowned cardiologist discusses the importance of understanding the glycemic index values of foods and presents a weight-loss program that includes meal plans and recipes.

Doctor Agatston gives advice on diet and exercise that may help lower your chances of a stroke or heart attack.

Doctor Agatston gives advice on diet and exercise that may help lower your chances of a stroke or heart attack.

200 all-new health-conscious, mouthwatering recipes that can be prepared in thirty minute or less, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The South Beach Diet Our time-strapped culture needs an effective plan for eating healthy meals at home again, so Dr. Arthur Agatston, the founder of the South Beach Diet lifestyle, created The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook, which features 200 delicious, healthy, and fast recipes that use ten or fewer ingredients and require 30 minutes or less of cooking time. The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook provides practical time-saving tips and advice for how to eat well while staying on the plan, with recipes such as: • Breakfast: Buttermilk Waffles with Jam; Savory Egg, Ham, and Cheese Crêpes • Fish: Ginger Steamed Red Snapper; Warm Salmon and Asparagus Salad • Poultry: Turkey Sausages with Kale and Chickpeas; Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Goat Cheese • Beef, Pork, and Lamb: Peppery Steak with Horseradish Cream; Grilled Stuffed Veal Chops • Salads: Bulgur, Cucumber, and Mint Salad; Crispy Tempeh Salad • Sides: Roasted Spicy Cauliflower; Quinoa Pilaf • And much more! Phase designations and nutritional information are listed along with each recipe, so you’re always in control of what you’re eating. And with recipes accompanied by stunning full-color photography, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook is the perfect resource for busy weeknights and weekends—for believers and newcomers alike.